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Bravado 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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198 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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187 cm
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183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Russell Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Arona!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones pushes Arona up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Arona.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Arona.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arona lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Arona fails to land.
Arona tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arona prevents a body shot from Jones .
Arona lands a nice uppercut.
Arona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Arona to work.
Jones blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arona misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arona.
Arona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arona tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Arona back against the cage.
Arona throws a head punch that misses.
Arona pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arona blocking some punches.
Arona working aggressively here.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Arona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arona has managed to get both his arms back between Jones 's legs - danger averted.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arona manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arona controlling the position.
Arona is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arona is keeping the position for now.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arona is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Arona pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones trying to control but Arona is working from the bottom.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones throwing shots but Arona is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arona is staying active underneath Jones , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones slips under a jab.
Arona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Arona lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Arona.
Sloppy strikes from Arona. Those never looked like landing.
Arona throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russell Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arona tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones clobbers Arona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arona missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Arona looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones digs a good hook to Arona's body.
Arona lands a nice looking body shot.
Arona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones thumps Arona with a low kick.
Arona misses with a body kick.
Arona throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Kane Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Kane Arona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones slips a straight right by Arona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arona.
Arona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
Jones stalls.
Arona misses with a body punch.
Arona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Arona controls his hands.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane Arona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arona uses from the top position.
Arona preventing the sweep.
Jones is trying to keep Arona in close.
Arona content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to control the position but Arona postures up.
Arona showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arona wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Arona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arona duly obliges.
Arona scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Arona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones .
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arona misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arona misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Jones .
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arona.
Arona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arona closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Russell Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arona misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Arona throws a hook to the side of Jones 's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones .
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arona throws out the jab.
Jones cracks Arona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arona.
Arona fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arona misses with a hook
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Arona feints and then cracks Jones 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
A slow jab from Arona misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arona.
Arona misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jones .
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Arona lands a nice shot to the body.
Arona throws a front kick aimed at Jones 's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Arona swinging wildly here.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a jab. Arona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Nice uppercut there from Arona.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane Arona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Arona throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones connects with a right hand. Arona shakes it off.
Arona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arona tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Arona throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Arona swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arona.
Arona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Arona misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Arona shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabs Arona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arona.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Jones .
Arona scores with a shot to the body.
Arona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arona thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Arona tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arona looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Arona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Arona's defenses.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arona scores with a nice strike.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arona. That did some damage!
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arona throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Arona throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arona.
Arona misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arona.
Arona can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jones !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerrone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hoarse Whisperer's Mom - Phil Cerrone. Marcus Browne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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171 lbs
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183 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Browne!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Browne finds it's target.
Cerrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Browne tries to counter with a clinch but Cerrone shakes him off and moves away.
Cerrone connects with a looping right hand.
Cerrone slips a straight right by Browne.
Browne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Browne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cerrone moves away from the strike by Browne.
Cerrone throws a hook to the side of Browne's head but Browne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Browne lands with a straight right. Cerrone didn't see that one coming.
Browne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cerrone throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Cerrone misses with a wild combination.
Cerrone misses with a low kick.
Browne throws a combination that misses
and Cerrone counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone tries to bum rush Browne with a series of wild strikes but Browne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cerrone throws a leg kick but Browne checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne dips to his left and cracks Cerrone with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Cerrone coming out on top.
Cerrone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Browne at a distance.
Browne cracks Cerrone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cerrone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Browne scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone throws a good cross that connects.
Browne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Browne misses.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone throws a hook but Browne blocks it.
Cerrone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cerrone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cerrone jabs Browne right on the nose. Browne blinks but takes it well.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerrone moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne thuds his right hand into Cerrone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Browne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Browne slips a jab from Cerrone.
Sloppy strikes from Cerrone. Those never looked like landing.
Cerrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Cerrone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cerrone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Browne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cerrone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Browne misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cerrone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Browne throws a jab when Cerrone was well out of range.
A big left from Browne misses.
Cerrone digs a good hook to Browne's body.
Cerrone misses with a wild body shot.
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne scores with a sloppy right hand. Cerrone should have avoided that one.
Marcus Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Browne fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Browne misses.
A punch combination from Cerrone misses.
Cerrone sets himself, and Browne steps forward looking for the clinch! Cerrone avoids it this time.
Cerrone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Browne is looking to stand up but Cerrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Cerrone is stalling in the full guard.
Browne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cerrone stands up from Browne's guard - Cerrone perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cerrone lands a nice hook to Browne's body. Browne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cerrone loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
Browne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerrone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Browne on the side of the head.
Cerrone throws the left hand but Browne avoids the punch easily.
Cerrone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cerrone works the jab nicely.
Cerrone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cerrone throws a right hand that misses
and Browne moves into the clinch.
Cerrone breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne misses with a left hand
and Cerrone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Browne thinking.
Cerrone takes a swing at Browne's ribcage but misses.
Cerrone lands a nice looking body shot.
Browne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Cerrone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cerrone throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Browne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Browne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cerrone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cerrone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Browne can do to turn this around?
Browne lands a right hook to the body.
Cerrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cerrone walks into a straight right hand from Browne.
Cerrone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerrone moves away.
Cerrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Browne.
Browne feints the counter takedown.
Cerrone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone lands a jab to Browne's midsection.
Browne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cerrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phil Cerrone is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Browne misses with an uppercut
and Cerrone counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone has a takedown stuffed.
Cerrone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
Browne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cerrone throws a lazy uppercut
letting Browne counter with a right hand.
Browne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerrone.
Browne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Browne blocks a jab.
Browne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Cerrone.
Browne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Browne moves away from the strike by Cerrone.
Cerrone swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Browne circles away quickly and effectively.
Cerrone looks to land a right hand but Browne moved out of range.
Cerrone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne connects with the punch.
Browne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Browne throws a body shot but no joy.
Cerrone throws a big shot that misses.
Cerrone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Browne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cerrone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Browne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Browne swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Cerrone scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Browne. Cerrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerrone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Browne moves forwards but Cerrone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Browne is rocked!
A punch combination from Cerrone misses.
Browne is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerrone finish him?
Cerrone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Browne.
A jab from Browne finds it's way through Cerrone's defenses.
Browne seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerrone. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerrone lunges at Browne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Browne's hand.
Cerrone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Some wild striking there from Browne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Cerrone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Browne.
Browne throws a hook but Cerrone avoids it easily.
Browne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cerrone.
Browne throws a body punch but Cerrone moves out of range.
Cerrone throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrone throws a leg kick but Browne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Browne tries to counter it with a takedown but Cerrone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cerrone takes a swing at Browne's ribcage but misses.
Cerrone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Browne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Browne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cerrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerrone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Cerrone dominated that second round.
That's time! Cerrone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cerrone throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Browne.
A counter left hand to the body from Cerrone misses its target.
Cerrone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Browne.
Cerrone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Cerrone does it's job there.
Browne scores with the left hand. Cerrone knows he should have avoided that one.
Browne looks to land a left hand but Cerrone moved out of range nicely.
Cerrone throws a series of punches but Browne moves out of range.
Cerrone throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Browne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cerrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Browne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cerrone somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Browne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Browne misses with a few strikes there.
Cerrone throws a jab when Browne was well out of range.
Browne avoids the body shot from Cerrone.
Browne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Browne swings for the body but Cerrone moves out of range.
Browne lands a nice shot to the body.
Browne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerrone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Browne tries to get set, Cerrone tries to push him back and clinch up but Browne manages to avoid the attempt.
Cerrone missing with a left hand there. Browne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Browne misses with the combination.
Cerrone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Browne manages to circle out of the way.
Browne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cerrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Browne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cerrone somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Cerrone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cerrone.
Browne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Browne scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone misses with a hook. Browne ducked under it nicely.
Browne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cerrone misses with a wild body shot.
Cerrone misses with a straight left.
Cerrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cerrone.
Sloppy strikes from Cerrone. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne misses with a straight right.
Cerrone jabs Browne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Browne throws a body punch but Cerrone moves out of range.
A combination from Browne does no damage.
Cerrone throws a right hand that Browne ducks under and follows up with a left that Browne also avoids with ease.
A combination from Cerrone does no damage.
Browne misses with a straight left.
Marcus Browne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cerrone throws a jab when Browne was well out of range.
Browne misses with a lunging right hand
and Cerrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Browne leaves Cerrone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone moves out of range as Browne strikes.
Browne takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone avoids the body shot from Browne.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cerrone.
Cerrone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Browne in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cerrone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Browne avoids the body shot from Cerrone.
Cerrone punishes Browne's body with a nice straight punch.
Cerrone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Browne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Browne postures up in Cerrone's guard and throws a big left but Cerrone blocks it.
Browne gets to his feet. Cerrone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Browne connects with a body shot.
Browne throws a body punch but Cerrone moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cerrone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Cerrone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cerrone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Cerrone!
A less than humble Phil Cerrone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyman Krustofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tarlac might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Black Honey" by Thrice. Krustofski has chosen Shell Shocked as his entrance music. The key to victory for Vladimir Tarlac has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tarlac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hyman Krustofski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Krustofski. That snapped Tarlac's head back.
Krustofski throws a poor cross that misses
and Tarlac counters with a nice kick to the body.
Krustofski moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Krustofski.
Krustofski cracks Tarlac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krustofski throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Tarlac misses.
Krustofski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlac misses with a looping right.
Krustofski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Krustofski cracks Tarlac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick
letting Krustofski counter with a right hand.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Krustofski ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac connects with a crisp jab.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Krustofski checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Krustofski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krustofski misses with a wild combination.
Krustofski misses with a left hand
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Krustofski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krustofski doesn't seem bothered though.
Krustofski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krustofski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krustofski misses with a hook
and Tarlac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
As Krustofski backs away, Tarlac returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by Krustofski.
Krustofski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krustofski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krustofski unleashes a big counter combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarlac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krustofski looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
Tarlac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krustofski thuds a left hand into Tarlac's body.
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Krustofski.
Krustofski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tarlac lands a slapping body shot.
Krustofski closes the distance and pushes Tarlac back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krustofski as Tarlac tries to tie him up.
Krustofski has Tarlac pressed against the cage, preventing Tarlac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krustofski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krustofski connects with a jab.
Krustofski works the jab nicely.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Krustofski moves away and avoids it.
Krustofski throws a right hand that Tarlac ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlac also avoids with ease.
Krustofski throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
Krustofski blocks a head kick by Tarlac.
Hyman Krustofski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krustofski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krustofski misses with a shot to the body
and Tarlac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krustofski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krustofski to score with a decent uppercut.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac connects with a nice looking jab.
Krustofski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krustofski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Krustofski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
Tarlac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krustofski.
Krustofski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
It looked like Tarlac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krustofski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krustofski.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Krustofski looks for the body kick but Tarlac saw that one coming.
Krustofski connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krustofski looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarlac misses the target.
Krustofski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krustofski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyman Krustofski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tarlac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krustofski.
Nice cross by Tarlac.
Tarlac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krustofski.
Donk. Tarlac catches Krustofski right on the button with a cross.
Krustofski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krustofski misses with a looping left.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krustofski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krustofski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Tarlac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac looks to throw the jab but Krustofski is out of range.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Krustofski off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krustofski finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarlac's head.
Krustofski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Krustofski's shoulder, as Krustofski tries to avoid the shot.
Krustofski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac sizes up Krustofski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Krustofski. Those never looked like landing.
Krustofski tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyman Krustofski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarlac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Krustofski.
Krustofski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarlac.
Krustofski blocks the body kick.
Krustofski misses with a looping left.
Tarlac tried to counter with a leg kick but Krustofski avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Krustofski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krustofski misses with a right hand
and Tarlac counters with a low kick, right behind Krustofski 's knee.
Krustofski moves away from the strike by Tarlac.
Krustofski moves out of range of the body kick.
Krustofski looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tarlac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krustofski doesn't seem phased though.
Tarlac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krustofski throws a poor cross that misses
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krustofski misses with a hook
and Tarlac counters with a stiff right hand.
Krustofski swings for the body but Tarlac moves out of range.
Krustofski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krustofski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krustofski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Krustofski throws out a loose jab but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krustofski looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Krustofski. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Tarlac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krustofski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krustofski misses with a left hand
and Tarlac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krustofski throws a lazy right hand but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Krustofski moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tarlac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Krustofski.
Tarlac slips a jab from Krustofski.
Good exchange - Tarlac coming out on top.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Krustofski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krustofski misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krustofski throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krustofski throws a looping overhand right but Tarlac ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac throws a good cross that connects.
Tarlac throws a hook but Krustofski blocks it.
Krustofski tries to land a leg kick but Tarlac saw it coming and moves away.
Tarlac throws the kick towards the body but Krustofski avoids it.
Krustofski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac looks to land a body kick but Krustofski moved away.
Krustofski misses with a left hand
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
Krustofski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krustofski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarlac throws a sloppy head kick and Krustofski moves out of range easily.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krustofski on the side of the head.
Krustofski slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tarlac dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac tries to land a front kick but Krustofski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Krustofski moves out of range.
Tarlac lands with a hook. Krustofski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarlac goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Krustofski.
Krustofski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tarlac counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krustofski thinking.
Krustofski looks to throw the jab but Tarlac is out of range.
Krustofski scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krustofski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac avoids the body shot from Krustofski.
Krustofski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krustofski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Krustofski jumps back.
Tarlac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarlac blocks a jab.
Tarlac moves away from the strike by Krustofski.
Krustofski misses with a straight left.
Tarlac moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krustofski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac throws a jab when Krustofski was well out of range.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
Krustofski throws a looping overhand right but Tarlac ducks down to avoid it.
Krustofski walks into a jab.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarlac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krustofski throws a big shot that misses.
Krustofski lands a head shot.
Krustofski misses with a left hand
and Tarlac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krustofski ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Krustofski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krustofski misses with a double jab
and Tarlac counters with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krustofski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlac counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krustofski throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac avoids the body shot from Krustofski.
Tarlac cracks Krustofski with a good jab.
Krustofski throws an off balance right hand
and Tarlac counters with a solid body kick.
Krustofski throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Tarlac.
Tarlac digs a good hook to Krustofski's body.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Krustofski misses with a body shot.
Tarlac stuns Krustofski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krustofski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krustofski throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krustofski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarlac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krustofski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Krustofski.
Tarlac throwing a counter right hand but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
Krustofski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krustofski walks into a stiff left hand from Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krustofski in his tracks.
Tarlac avoids the body shot from Krustofski.
Krustofski misses with a body kick.
Krustofski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krustofski looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
Tarlac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac slips a straight right by Krustofski.
Krustofski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarlac is looking to slow Krustofski down with leg kicks.
Tarlac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krustofski throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Hyman Krustofski had this to say: 'I hate grapplers. Who wants to roll on the mat with sweaty boys? Fags, thats it.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nine Inch Nails - Only. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orsini lands a shot to the body.
Orsini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini scores with a shoulder strike.
Orsini lands a nice uppercut.
Orsini working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini prevents the takedown attempt.
Orsini effectively controlling the action here.
Gracie jumps guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Orsini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Orsini taking a breather here.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Orsini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orsini staying calm.
Gracie tries to bench press Orsini off him but Orsini keeps the position.
Gracie is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orsini's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Orsini pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orsini pulls his head out easily.
Orsini moves nicely into side control.
Orsini trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orsini sees it coming and defends easily.
Orsini is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orsini works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Orsini lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Orsini jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orsini throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orsini, pushing him back against the cage.
Orsini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orsini misses with a body punch.
Orsini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Orsini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short right from Orsini.
Orsini digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
A short right from Orsini on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Orsini lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Orsini.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orsini prevents it.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Orsini lands with a left to the head.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Orsini working aggressively here.
Orsini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Gracie.
Orsini lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Orsini as the two fighters clinch.
Orsini pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Orsini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Orsini scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Orsini manages to get underhooks.
Orsini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Orsini works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie slips a jab from Orsini.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Lucio Gracie has been cut.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Orsini is retaining full guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie trying to control the action but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Orsini prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orsini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie prevents Orsini from getting back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orsini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orsini has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orsini passes into side control.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Orsini is controlling the position.
Orsini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Lucio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Orsini cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orsini trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orsini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orsini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orsini connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orsini cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orsini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lucio Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'I am used to bitches just laying down for me. Why you no lay down?'.
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